Discover the haiku, a poetic form that originated in Japan. Learn about the structure and hear an example from Matsuo Basho, who invented haiku in the 17th century! 

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Dear listeners, students, and friends. I am glad to introduce you to the second episode of my Lithuanian podcast for non-native speakers. 

In today's episode, you will learn more about one of my favorite Lithuanian celebrations - Užgavėnės. In 2024, Užgavėnės is going to be celebrated on the 13th of February, so I encourage you to learn a bit more about it's traditions, meaning and significance.

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В этом выпуске подкаста мы поговорим о разных местах в городе, об учреждениях, где люди работают, учатся и отдыхают.

Полезная лексика в этом выпуске:
• учреждения - establishments
• творения - creations
• разный = различный = разнообразный
• соревнования - competitions
• поддерживать любимые команды - to support favourite teams
• общественный транспорт - public transport
• жители - residents
• выпечка - bakery products
• духи = парфюм
• делать причёску -  to do hair
• товары - goods

Приятного прослушивания!

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In the vocabulary of 'Minna no Nihongo' Chapter 1, there are the words ”きょうし”  and ”せんせい” . Do you understand the difference? Both translate to 'teacher,' but ”きょうし” generally refers to school teachers, with a few exceptions. For example, it does not refer to those who teach at cram schools . On the other hand, ”せんせい” has a broader meaning. At this point in Lesson 1, you might not need to worry too much about it, but I will explain.

Of course, school teachers are included, but also instructors at cram schools, doctors, politicians, and sports instructors can all be called '先生.' In Lesson 17 on page 145, there is a conversation between a doctor and Matsumoto-san, and if Matsumoto-san were to refer to this doctor, they would normally call them “せんせい” not ”いしゃ” , which means ”doctor.”

This might change the subject a bit, but regarding my 'Minna no Nihongo course,' I have created a substantial amount of homework with audio. Just taking lessons alone won't significantly improve your skills. I believe this homework will be quite effective. Of course, it is not mandatory; whether to do it or not depends on the students. 
For those who want to start Japanese lessons but aren’t sure where to begin, please give it a try.

Alright. So everyone, please do your best with Japanese. See you again!


ようへい先生　　N4,N5チャンネル

みんなの日本語Chapter OneⅡきょうし vs　せんせい


Script

おはようございます。日本語だんだんPodcastのゆかりです。
私はいま、シンガポールにいます。

シンガポールははじめてです。

いろいろなことに、おどろいています。

例えば、駅(えき)のポスターに
こう書いてありました。

"食べること、飲むことは禁止(きんし)。"

禁止とは、してはいけないことです。

シンガポールでは、電車やバスで、

食べること、飲むこと、は禁止です。

罰金(ばっきん)があります。

罰金とは、お金をはらうことです。

電車やバスでお水を飲むと‥

シンガポールドルで500ドル、はらわなくてはいけません。

日本円だと、50,000円(ごまんえん)です。

アメリカドルだと、＄360です。

びっくりですね。気をつけます！


みなさんの国(くに)では、どうでしょうか？

日本では、ふつうの電車やバスで、
食べることは、あんまり良くないです。

飲むことは、大丈夫(だいじょうぶ)です。

あ、新幹線(しんかんせん)は食べること、飲むこと、どちらも大丈夫です。

でも、普通のバスや電車はあんまり良くないです。

禁止ではありませんが、
マナーとして、あまりしません。

シンガポールでは禁止なので、
みんなにわかりやすいですね。

あいまいなルールよりも、
いいなぁと思います。

では今日も最後まで、聞いてくれて、だんだん、です。
また明日！

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Today's Keywords

□禁止(きんし)
prohibition

□罰金(ばっきん)
fine

□あいまいな
ambiguous

Japaneseだんだんpodcast

8.禁止(きんし)です/Japanese だんだんpodcast

Espero no enrollarme como una persiana y ya que siempre me gusta hablar sin tapujos y sin pelos en la lengua voy a ir al grano en este audio-artículo. En realidad, me la trae al pedo si lo leen cuatro gatos o al contrario, si se pone hasta los botes de comentarios, pero este tema es tan importante como útil.

AUDIO-ARTÍCULOS (Nivel B2-C1)

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